NVIDIA's new flagship GeForce GTX 1080 is the most advanced gaming graphics card ever created. (Photo : Facebook/Nvidia )
Nvidia's latest flagship graphic cards, the GeForce GTX 1080 and GTX 1070, have been on high demand since their release back in May. In fact, the GTX 1080 cards did not stay on shelves for long despite their whopping price of $699.
The developer would regularly stock the cards, but gamers still snapped them as soon as possible. Rumors have been rife online that the shortage would last for quite some time, with the shortage of the GTX 1080 lasting until July or August, according to Motley Fool.
The general popularity of the two cards is attributed to their specifications and performance, according to PC Advisor. Both the GTX 1080 and GTX 1070 are believed to be better than previous versions of the Maxwell cards - GTX 970, 980, and 980ti. The latest flagships of the graphic cards have further gained fame with the emergence of virtual reality.
With regard to the specifications, GeForce GTX 1080 is clocked at the base of 1607 MHz and a high end of 1733MHz. On the other hand, the GTX 1070 is clocked at a base speed of 1506MHz and a high of 1683MHz. When it comes to VRAM, the two models come with 8 GB on board, although the 1080 model uses the GDDR5X as the 1070 model only utilizes the GDDR5.
The GDDR5X is much better than the GDDR5 when it comes to working in the graphics-processing unit. Furthermore, with the GeForce 1080 being better on the clock speed, its performance is far much superior to the 1070 version.
In terms of pricing, the two models come in two different versions - the Regular Edition and the Founders Edition. The high-end GTX 1080 Founder Edition goes for $699, while the Regular Edition is priced at $599. However, the GTX 1070 Founders Edition comes with a price tag of $499 only, while the Regular Edition goes for $379.
Users can buy both variants directly at Nvidia's official website, Nvidia.com, or other retailers in the United Kingdom. In the United State, enthusiast of the graphic cards can purchase them online through Amazon, although stocks and prices may differ.
Here is a sneak peek for further information on GTX 1080 and GTX 1070:
